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State and Local Tax

We help clients more effectively manage their business through our understanding of State, local, and multi-state taxation.

State and local taxes can significantly affect a company’s cash flow and tax rates. Our specialists are well-versed in state and local taxes (SALT). We help clients with cross-border tax planning and assist companies with recovery of overpayments. We work with our clients to proactively plan for all state and local tax responsibilities. We don’t just help clients stay in compliance, we help minimize their tax liability and look for key financial opportunities in the process.

Our expertise includes:

Income and franchise taxes

Indirect taxes

Property taxes

Sales and use taxes

Tax controversy and dispute resolution

Property Tax

Property tax is one of the largest recurring operating expenses associated with tangible asset ownership. On many occasions, we find that owners are unaware which items are taxable, which items are being assessed, or even how their property is being valued. MBAF’s experience, knowledge, and vast network of resources mean that you can rely on comprehensive solutions to protect your interests and minimize your tax exposure.

Personal Property Tax Consulting

MBAF has the experience and resources to help your business assess of all your assets. We ensure our clients are compliant and the proper amounts are reported timely to the taxing authorities.

Appeal Services

Audit Services

Tax Compliance

Fixed Asset Clean-up

Property Classification

Tax Process Analysis

Tax Abatement Negotiation

Tax Projections

Personal Property Tax Compliance (Outsourcing)

Keeping up with the increasing volume of personal property tax regulations and requirements can be daunting. Outsourcing may be the right option for many clients to ensure you have the knowledge and expertise to generate the highest tax savings possible. MBAF’S Property Tax outsourcing team can help you manage your compliance as well as budgeting and advice on other related tax matters.

Tax Credits and Incentives

Federal, state, and local governments offer credits and incentives to businesses to stimulate economic development and investment. Whether it’s to help businesses start-up, expand, or even stay within certain jurisdictions, businesses can take advantage of these credits and incentives to save money.

Our professionals have extensive experience with tax credits and incentives available for your business. Whether you are conducting research and development, expanding current business operations, investing in employee recruitment and training, or purchasing equipment, our professionals are here to help identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Our experience includes a variety of specialty tax credits and incentives including:

Research and development tax credits

Reverse sales tax audit

Cost segregation studies

Transferable tax credits

Hiring and zone-based credits

Our SALT expertise and knowledge of the numerous tax credits and incentives is vast. We’d love to put our experience to work for you. Don’t hesitate to contact us now.

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MBAF Certified Public Accountants LLP trading as MBAF Certified Public Accounts, LLP is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.

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